‘We need a little light.’ People put Christmas lights back up amid coronavirus outbreak
Some people have found a way to spread cheer during what can be a gloomy time as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Stuck at home, bored and running out things to binge watch, people are putting their Christmas lights back up and posting pictures on social media. They say they want to brighten things up for their neighbors and are encouraging others on Twitter to do the same.
A Twitter user in Colorado said everyone could use a “little light” right now.
“I think she’s on to something,” another user wrote in reference to his mom’s idea to put lights in windows.
The coronavirus pandemic has been a source of anxiety for many as case counts continue to rise and people become increasingly concerned about keeping themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy.
Many people across the country are practicing social distancing as officials discourage group and public gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19.
On Twitter, users says they hope photos of their Christmas lights will serve as a sign of hope.
One family in Rhode Island told News 10 they put Christmas lights up as way to spend time together and quell boredom.
Holly Griffin told the TV station her three sons, ages 14, 12 and 10, came up with the idea one night. So the family strung lights on a tree in their yard.
“If more people put lights, people can drive around. It gives them something to do that’s safe and not affecting other people,” Griffin said. “I think we need to look outside of ourselves right now.”
For some, turning their Christmas lights on was easy, because they never took them down in the first place.
This story was originally published March 18, 2020 at 1:16 PM with the headline "‘We need a little light.’ People put Christmas lights back up amid coronavirus outbreak."
